Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Statistician

About the role

The School of Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry and Physics is seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with a strong background in statistics. The successful candidate will join a growing team of 26 academic staff, contributing to undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programmes while developing an independent research portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate teaching for BSc Mathematical Sciences, BSc Physical Sciences and related units.
• Supervise honours and postgraduate research projects in statistics and data analytics.
• Conduct independent, applied research with interdisciplinary links to mining, agriculture, health and environmental sustainability.
• Participate in departmental administration, including coordination of award programmes.
• Engage with professional societies and contribute to service teaching across the university.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent in Statistics or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of an active research agenda with publications or funded projects.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and professional engagement.
• Capability to lead or coordinate academic activities and programmes.

Required skills